HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 1115 CC REGMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California November 15, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held
on November 15, 2000 in the Council Chambers of said City located at
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. INVOCATION:
Rev. Michael Sezzi, Associate Pastor, Holy Cross Catholic
Church, gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Michael Kromm, Boy Scout Troop 611, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak and
Mayor Hunter.
Absent: Councilmember Evans
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Director
of Public Works; Mary Lindley, Director of
Community Services; Wayne Loftus, Director of
Community Development; Walter Brown, City
Engineer; Captain Frank O'Hanlon, Sheriff's
Department; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to
City Manager /City Clerk; and La -Dell VanDeren,
Deputy City Clerk.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. City Manager's Monthly Report
Mr. Kueny deferred the report.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cindy Hollister, 6086 Gabbert Road, addressed the Council
regarding a permit for a replacement mobilehome on her
property on Gabbert Road. She explained that staff had been
directed to work with her to bring the structure into
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compliance. She discussed the improvements made to the
property. She expressed frustration and asked for
clarification as to what was required.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Hollister stated the
structure was a replacement mobilehome. She stated she felt
there was selective enforcement by the Planning Department.
Mr. Loftus provided a history of Ms. Hollister's situation. He
offered to evaluate the matter, work with Ms. Hollister and
report back to the Council.
Mr. Kueny stated he believed that the staff had acted
correctly. He stated Ms. Hollister's request had been denied.
He explained the appeal process and indicated the Council
could direct the matter to the Planning Commission for review.
Ms. Hollister expressed confusion with the letter received
from staff.
Mayor Hunter provided explanation of the appeal process.
_ Margarita Riley, 498 White Swan Court, Simi Valley, requested
the City provide financial support to the Moorpark Symphony
Orchestra. She stated she had provided information on
sponsorship to the City Clerk.
Councilmember Harper stated that he agreed that the Symphony
should be supported.
7. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Section 2.9, Items to
be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be identified a t
this time.)
None.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Wozniak announced the Relay for Life fundraising
event on Saturday, November 18, 2000, at Moorpark College.
Mayor Hunter announced the Moorpark After Dark teen dance, on
November 17, 2000. He stated a craft fair would be held on
Saturday, November 18 at Arroyo Vista Community Park. He
announced that the application periods were open for various
City Commissions and Committees.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider General Plan Amendment (GPA) 99 -5 to Change the
Land Use Designation from C -2 (General Commercial) to I -2
(Medium Industrial) and Zone Change 99 -5 to Change the
Zoning Designation from CPD (Commercial Planned
Development) to M -2 (Limited Industrial) on the
Application of Triliad Development, Inc. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and accept
public testimony; 2) Consider the Negative Declaration
prepared for the requested General Plan Amendment and
Zone Change prior to making a decision on the General
Plan Amendment and Zone Change; 3) Approve staff report
Alternative 1 and continue the Public Hearing (open) to
December 6, 2000; and 4) Direct staff to: Prepare the
Dedication of Development Rights Agreement for the entire
32.65 acre parcel, bring back the Resolution for approval
of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -5, and the Ordinance for
Zone Change No. 99 -5 for the City Council meeting on
December 6, 2000.
Mr. Loftus indicated the applicant had requested a
continuance to December 6, 2000.
Mayor Hunter requested the letter received from Triliad,
requesting continuance, be included as part of the
record.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Steve Arnold, 4909 N. Buttercreek Road, deferred comments
to December 6, 2000.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Rodgers
seconded a motion to continue the open public hearing to
December 6, 2000. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Evans absent.
10. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Minor Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned
Development Permit No. RPD -99 -3 for Modifications to the
Building Elevations and Floor Plans, Reduction in Lot
Setbacks and Introduction of Single -Story Residences with
Lofts for a Property located on 2.5 Acres of Land at the
Northeast Corner of Rolling Knoll and Peach Hill Roads
(Applicant: Wilshire Builders, Inc.). Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000- approving
Minor Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned
Development No. RPD -99 -3.
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Mr. Loftus gave the staff report.
Howard Press, 2716 Ocean Park Avenue, #2025, Santa
Monica, Wilshire Builders, presented the revised
elevations and explained the changes to the project since
the Council's last review. He explained that the 2 -story
plan was changed for 4 lots and the single -story plan was
proposed for 6 lots. He indicated they believed they had
addressed the prior concerns of the Council.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Press stated the red
lines on Exhibit 3 represented the prior approved plan.
Councilmember Harper expressed concern with building
large homes on small lots with only 5 -foot sideyards. He
suggested one home be removed on each side of the cul -de-
sac to provide larger lot sizes.
In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Press explained
that the two -story design was changed to increase the
rear yard setbacks on those lots with the two -story
design. He stated there was a demand for single -story
homes, which required a larger footprint. He discussed
the changes to address the concern of privacy.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the
minimum sideyard setback in an RPD zone was 12 -feet for
adjacent single -story homes and 15 -feet for two -story
homes, unless modified by the Council.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus explained that a
20 -foot rear yard setback was required for the RPD zone,
and that the proposed project was in compliance with that
setback requirement.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Press stated Attachment
2 showed the lot -by -lot approved setbacks versus the
proposed setbacks.
Councilmember Rodgers stated the one -story home was not
a true single -story due to the inclusion of a loft. In
response to Councilmember Rodgers, Mr. Loftus explained
the height difference between the loft units and two -
story units. He discussed the windows included on the
one -story units in relation to the issue of privacy.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated a typical
one -story home was approximately 18 to 19 feet at the
roof peak.
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Councilmember Harper expressed concern about the visual
appearance of the homes while driving down Peach Hill
Road.
Mr. Loftus described the setbacks and elevation
differences. He stated trees could be required in the
rear yards to provide a canopy to soften the view of the
two -story units.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Press stated the one -
story home prices had not yet been established. He
anticipated the homes would sell in the $470,000 range.
He stated the two -story homes might sell for less.
Mr. Kueny explained that the Zoning Code allowed the
Council discretion in determining setbacks. He stated the
Council had allowed 10 lots to assist the School District
with the sale of the property.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Loftus stated the rear
yards were larger on the approved project; however, all
homes had been two -story structures. He explained the
variations from the Zoning Code with the prior approved
project and the conditions of approval incorporated to
maintain privacy for the existing homes.
Councilmember Harper stated he could not support the
proposed modifications. He explained that he had not
supported the original plan but felt if was preferable to
the current proposal. He stated he did not like the
large house footprints on small lots.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to take no
action on the Minor Modification application.
B. Consider Exemption for Moorpark Unified School District
(MUSD) Amendment Pre - Screening. Staff Recommendation:
Exempt the MUSD owned Flory Avenue and Casey Road sites
from the General Plan Amendment pre- screening procedures.
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Harper moved and Councilmember Wozniak
seconded a motion to exempt the MUSD owned Flory Avenue and
Casey Road sites from the General Plan Amendment pre- screening
procedures. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Evans absent.
C. Consider Revised Use of Supplemental Law Enforcement
Grant and High School Resource Officer (HSRO) Program
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Funding. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2000-
1789 amending the 2000/2001 budget to reflect changes in
funding for the HSRO Officer position, HSRO vehicle, and
plain detective vehicle. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Mr. Kueny gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Harper
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -1789, amending
the 2000/2001 budget to reflect changes in funding for the
HSRO Officer position, HSRO vehicle, and plain detective
vehicle. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Evans absent.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember
Rodgers seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The
motion carried by roll call vote 4 -0, Councilmember Evans
absent.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of a Regular Meeting of June
7, 2000.
Consider Approval of Minutes of a Regular Meeting of
October 18, 2000.
Consider Approval of Minutes of a Special Meeting of
October 18, 2000.
Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed.
B. Consider Approval of Warrant Register - November 15, 2000.
Fiscal Year 2000/2001
Manual Warrants 104097 - 104100 $24,346.93
Voided Warrants
(Pentamation additional
remittance copies)
Payroll Liability
Warrants
Regular Warrants
none $ - 0 -
104101 - 104109 $13,478.16
104110 - 104217 $89,888.50
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Warrant Register.
C. Consider a Cooperative Agreement with the State
Department of Health Services and Agencies Applying
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Pesticides for Public Health Purposes. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the cooperative agreement and
authorize Mayor and staff to execute the Agreement.
D. Consider Reimbursement Request for Use of the City's
Social Services Account. Staff Recommendation: Approve
reimbursement request for $200.00 from the City's Social
Services Account.
E. Authorize a Use Agreement with Moorpark Soccer Club.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
finalize a Use Agreement with Moorpark Soccer Club and to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
12. ORDINANCES:
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Rodgers moved and Councilmember
Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The time
was 7:47 p.m. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0,
Councilmember Evans absent.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenste t
City Clerk